Bachelor of Commerce in Sport and Recreation Management

If you want a greater understanding of today’s business environment, then a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia is the perfect launching pad. Taught by a combination of market leaders, each with strong commercial and industry experience, and experienced academics in their discipline, you will be guided to develop the conceptual understanding, practical experience, and analytical skills to prepare you for the modern business landscape. Whether you’re considering a career in economics, human resource management, accounting, finance, marketing, or management, a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Notre Dame Australia will put you ahead of the pack. With a focus on small class sizes and approachable teaching staff, complemented by client-based projects and guest speakers, this degree combines both practical and theoretical components so that students gain a holistic appreciation and understanding of the business environment.

You will have the opportunity to Major in a variety of disciplines such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, and Sport & Recreation Management. The wide choice of disciplines on offer allows you to customise your degree to suit your personal and professional interests and academic strengths.

The Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Sport & Recreation Management enables students to study the management of human and physical resources and facilities in the sport and recreation industries. They gain a sound knowledge of the bio-physical, behavioural and socio-cultural foundations of sport and physical activities, combined with a range of management skills and knowledge necessary to work in various sport and recreation professions. At the University of Notre Dame Australia, we are dedicated to delivering a high-quality, ethical, and practical education that will prepare our graduates for a successful career in the sport and recreation industry. During this three-year degree you will develop essential skills and knowledge in the areas of Accounting, Marketing, Management and Communication. In addition you will also specialise in sports and recreation-specific content such as Events Management, Physical Activity and Health, Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity and The Australian Sports System. As part of our commitment to the delivery of ethical and practical knowledge, students are required to complete two internshipindustry practicum courses totalling 150 hours. These provide students with valuable insights into sporting and recreation industries, an opportunity for skills development and a chance to build networks within the industry. Upon graduation, you will have the skills necessary for a management position in the sport and recreation sector - initially at the operational level and progressing through to senior management positions. This means you have the opportunity to work in any number of industries and areas including player and recreation centre management, professional sporting clubs, sporting and recreation associations, and various government departments dealing with health and recreation.

Fremantle Entry Requirements Applicants with recent Secondary Education Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) OR Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24 OR Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD). Applicants with Higher Education Study Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects; OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University; Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Applicants with Work and Life Experience Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to: STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required OR Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above. Sydney Entry Requirements Applicants with recent Secondary Education HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 4 in English and a minimum average of Band 4s in HSC Category A Courses (or interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP. Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25. Applicants with Higher Education Study Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. Programs in Arts & Sciences and Business require a minimum of 2 successfully completed subjects. Programs in Education, Nursing, and Philosophy & Theology require a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects; or Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University. Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Applicants to the School of Education require a completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline. IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0 TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall and no other band score lower than 18